IC434 - Dusty Region around the Horse Head Nebula

Image Title: IC434 - Dusty Region around the Horse Head Nebula

Copyright: David Colameo

Date image was taken: November 08, 2024

Location (was image taken with remote scope?): Starfront Observatory, Brady Texas

Image Description and Details: The Horsehead Nebula, also known as Barnard 33, is a small, dark nebula located in the constellation Orion. Its iconic shape, resembling a horse's head, is visible in silhouette against the vibrant red background of ionized hydrogen gas in the larger Orion Molecular Cloud Complex. Approximately 1,500 light-years away from Earth, the nebula owes its striking appearance to thick clouds of interstellar dust and gas that block light from behind. Ultraviolet radiation from nearby stars, particularly from the bright star Alnitak in Orion's Belt, illuminates and energizes the surrounding gas, creating a dramatic interplay of light and shadow.

Frames:
Chroma Blue 36 mm: 29×300″(2h 25′)
Chroma Green 36 mm: 31×300″(2h 35′)
Chroma H-alpha 3nm Bandpass 36 mm: 63×600″(10h 30′)
Chroma Lum 36 mm: 35×300″(2h 55′)
Chroma Red 36 mm: 33×300″(2h 45′)
Integration:
21h 10′

Equipment Details: Sky-Watcher Esprit 100ED
ZWO ASI2600MM Pro
ZWO AM5

Name: David Colameo

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